Lot 3152
Kingdom of Lydia, Time of Kroisos, 560-546 BC. AR Double Siglos (or Stater; 10.57 g). Foreparts of lion and bull, face to face. Reverse: Oblong punch divided into two square segments. BMC 37. Very rare. Vigorous style; sharp strike. Extremely Fine.
Exhibits only very light "fingerprinting" (porosity), as commonly seen on archaic Greek coins from hoards being buried at greater depth. This largest silver denomination of the type is at least fifty times rarer than the single siglos.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
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| Realized $12,925 |
